A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 2602356 Details
Epoch: 120 Number of transactions in block: 4 slot_no: 2603747 epoch_slot_no: 11747 block_no: 2602234 slot_leader_id: 4 size: 3018 time: 2019-05-19 15:00:31 proto_major: 0 proto_minor: 2 hash: \x532b9bdca85ff3e13d189e5dcfe43183c9946ad7f35de66d3a08eeead305cf84Block Operator
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